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Welcome to The Cracked Cauldron, a podcast hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob A. Garner. In each episode, Ed and Jacob will have free-flowing conversations about horror, life, culture, and personal growth. Expect to hear from storytellers, authors, horror experts, life gurus, thought leaders, and influencers. The Cauldron is a place where concoctions of a lot of ideas are brewed down to potions that are sometimes important and useful, sometimes eccentric and bizarre, but always just what you need. The Cauldron Podcast may contain explicit language and thematic elements not suitable for all audiences; listener discretion is advised.
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- 1 weeks ago58 min
Season 5 Episode 16 – Halloween Is Getting Weird
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 16 – Halloween Is Getting Weird Release Date: October 29, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Halloween Special Episode: Ed and Jacob slide into the cauldron with birthday innuendo, renovation chaos, overpriced blocks of wood, and the annual panic of figuring out what the hell to buy Jeryd for Christmas. From Switch 2 surprises to a mysteriously censored gift that “he’ll wear himself out on,” the episode spirals into Halloween plans, trick‑or‑treat nostalgia, Spirit Halloween disappointment, and the strange rise of pet trick‑or‑treaters. They wander through haunted houses, neighborhood bar crawls, and the eternal question of whether Halloween will survive the modern world. It’s messy, funny, and full of the kind of banter that makes October feel like home. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- 3 weeks ago54 min
Season 5 Episode 15 – Every Other Thing We’re Apparently Fighting Today
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 15 – Every Other Thing We’re Apparently Fighting Today Release Date: October 17, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: “We are going to be doling out some advice. However, this advice is going to be the worst advice we could possibly give. You should NOT follow this advice!” Ed and Jacob open the cauldron with a full‑throttle rant aimed straight at Dana White, Josh Holkett, and the circus that unfolded on the White House lawn. Once the fury settles, they drift into book‑launch chaos, Amazon conspiracies, drag‑show triumphs, and the strange comfort of rotisserie chicken. The episode eventually swerves into childhood horror lore, complete with Bloody Mary stories, mirror portals, towel‑rack hauntings, and the folklore roots behind one of the world’s most persistent urban legends. It’s loud, it’s funny, it’s unhinged, and it’s exactly the kind of episode where you can hear Jacob say, “Dana White, suck my dick from the back. I’m done.” Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- 3 weeks ago57 min
Season 5 Episode 14 – Another Beautiful Day in Hell
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 14 – Another Beautiful Day in Hell Release Date: October 17, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Ed and Jacob settle into the sunshine and immediately spiral into chaos, dragging the audience through drag finales, Amazon conspiracies, rotisserie chicken triumphs, and the emotional devastation of canceled book orders. Once the ranting smoke clears, they dive into their newest experiment: intentionally terrible advice. From grocery-store loyalty wars to competitive hydration, secret sandwich clubs, and sock‑rotation rituals, they dismantle every scenario with the most unhinged guidance possible. It’s satire, it’s nonsense, it’s cathartic, and it’s exactly the kind of episode that proves The Cauldron is never safe, never serious, and never boring. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
Season 5 Episode 13 – Everything’s Gone, and It’s Fine
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 13 – Everything’s Gone, and It’s Fine Release Date: September 29, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Ed and Jacob slip into full autumn nostalgia as they talk falling leaves, woolly worms, pumpkin seed omens, and the slow creep toward Mabon. What begins as a cozy seasonal check‑in spirals into a hilarious, heartfelt exploration of things they miss from the past...arcades, boom boxes, Blockbuster mail‑order DVDs, Toys R Us, KB Toys, and long‑gone restaurants like O’Charley’s and Clancy’s. Along the way, they swap stories about skinny‑dipping, porn stars, childhood catalogs, and the strange magic of picking movies you were stuck with whether they were good or not. It’s warm, weird, and wonderfully nostalgic. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
Season 5 Episode 12 – Goat Suckers & Mountain Screams
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 12 – Goat Suckers & Mountain Screams Release Date: September 15, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: A lively, chaotic, and deep dive into two legendary cryptids: the Chupacabra and the Wampus Cat. Ed and Jacob bounce between folklore, conspiracy theories, family stories from deep in the holler, and the occasional alien probe joke. Along the way, they revisit old Cauldron nostalgia, debate reptilian scouts, and share a chilling firsthand account from Jacob’s grandmother, who once heard a scream “like a mixture between a laughing owl and a woman.” It’s cryptids, comedy, and culture…you know, classic Cracked Cauldron energy. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- Sep 6, 202649 min
Season 5 Episode 11 – Drag Queens and the End of Physical Money
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 11 – Drag Queens and the End of Physical Money Release Date: September 6, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: This week inside The Cracked Cauldron, Ed and Jacob tumble through a gloriously chaotic brew of everyday disasters, Appalachian updates, and the kind of conversations that only happen when the heat is unbearable and the coffee hasn’t kicked in. Ed battles a cursed fire pit, a publishing labyrinth, and the existential dread of missing knobs, while Jacob confesses his donut crimes, his nicotine bias, and his ongoing war with mismatched deadbolts. Together they wander through outlaw storage‑unit flea markets, the strange modern disappearance of physical currency, the politics of bar smoking bans, and the eternal mystery of why Congress moves faster when it shouldn’t. There’s drag competitions, Appalachian Horror Fest news, anthology announcements, and a reminder that even in the middle of chaos, there’s always room for a good story, a good laugh, and a good curse‑breaking ceremony. The Cauldron bubbles over in all the best ways. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- Sep 3, 202654 min
Season 5 Episode 10 – Ollie Walks In, Ed Needs a Nap
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 10 – Ollie Walks In, Ed Needs a Nap Release Date: August 31, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: Jacob drops a rare conspiracy theory, Ollie makes his first on‑air appearance, and Ed tries to wrangle a conversation that swings from mistranslated Jurassic Park shirts to the absurdity of UFC 250 on the Capitol lawn. What begins in chaos settles into a thoughtful look at how neighborly connection has faded, why making friends after 30 feels impossible, and how phones, fear, and constant connectivity have reshaped community. They share childhood stories, condo-life realities, online friendships forged in Phasmophobia, and highlight Jacob’s Empowerment Through Self‑Defense classes and the upcoming Frank & Con weekend. A fast, funny, human episode about the strange ways we drift apart and the small ways we still find each other. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
- Sep 3, 202646 min
Season 5 Episode 9 – Hot Dog Hallway & Other Disasters
Episode Credits Season 5 Episode 9 – Hot Dog Hallway & Other Disasters Release Date: August 31, 2026 Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network Description: This episode opens in the way only the Cauldron can, slipping immediately into a moment that feels half chaotic and half intimate as the hot dog hallway joke sets the tone for everything that follows. The conversation moves with that familiar real-time looseness shaped by a canceled guest, a Squonk confession that lands with strange emotional weight, and Ed’s recovery update that keeps threading through the hour with its mix of frustration and quiet resilience. Knoxville life drifts through the room, from CreepyCon prep to surprise award news to the uneasy feeling of too many cameras watching the city. Appalachian Horror Fest rises in the middle of it all, the Numbers Game stirs up its usual confusion, and the episode settles into that warm, lived-in space where humor, honesty, and exhaustion blend together without ever needing to be polished. Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound Produced and edited by Jeryd Bolden-Greer Podcast theme music: “The Brew” and background music “Nadira’s Theme,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2026. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
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Welcome to The Cracked Cauldron, a podcast hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer and Jacob A. Garner. In each episode, Ed and Jacob will have free-flowing conversations about horror, life, culture, and personal growth. Expect to hear from storytellers, authors, horror experts, life gurus, thought leaders, and influencers. The Cauldron is a place where concoctions of a lot of ideas are brewed down to potions that are sometimes important and useful, sometimes eccentric and bizarre, but always just what you need. The Cauldron Podcast may contain explicit language and thematic elements not suitable for all audiences; listener discretion is advised.
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